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Another US rate hike may be needed before year-end, Williams says
New York Fed President John Williams said a further U.S. rate increase before the end of 2026 is a reasonable possibility to curb inflation risks, but said officials will assess incoming data before acting. The Fed raised its policy rate last week to 3.75%-4.00%. -
Darín invokes Peter Sellers’ ‘The Party’ to describe Argentina’s resilience
Darín says Argentina has weathered repeated crises, comparing it to Peter Sellers’ unkillable bugler in “The Party.” He says cuts have affected culture and disability services, while a bill on disability rights and services is being debated in Congress. -
Homeowner reports gas water heater relit after basement flooding
After 2–3 inches of water flooded their basement, a homeowner said the gas water heater’s pilot was out. They saw only a little standing water while checking the gas valve, then turned the heater on low; the pilot relit, and they planned to monitor it. -
Roger Marshall urges ICE to coordinate with southwest Kansas police
Sen. Roger Marshall urged ICE to coordinate with local police during southwest Kansas warrant operations, saying it would help keep residents safe. Officials in Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal said they learned of the operations only after agents appeared. -
Paco Rabal’s memoir recordings anchor ‘200 Lives’; Latido handles international sales
Latido Films will handle international sales for Vanesa Benítez’s “200 Lives, Paco Rabal,” set for its world premiere as the closing film in San Sebastián’s Made in Spain section. Rabal narrates his life through cassette memoir recordings and family archive. -
Physical AI’s business gains hinge on redesigned operations
A Forbes opinion article says physical AI is already in robotaxis, freight and warehouses. It cites Waymo’s roughly 500,000 paid rides a week and Amazon’s more than 1 million warehouse robots, arguing that businesses must redesign work to benefit. -
Paige Bueckers becomes first to average 20+ points and 5+ assists, shoot 50%+ from the field and post a 2.0+ assist-to-turnover ratio in a WNBA season
A post by I Talk Hoops on X says Paige Bueckers became the first WNBA player to average 20+ points and 5+ assists per game, shoot at least 50% from the field and record a 2.0+ assist-to-turnover ratio over a season. She scored 25 as Dallas beat Seattle, 103-91. -
Klopp makes no title promises as Germany works to play faster
Germany coach Jürgen Klopp said he would not promise titles, but pledged the team would try to win. He said Germany is working to play quicker and stay involved in every match, amid a perception that it has less quality than other countries. -
Purdue’s Barry Odom says Notre Dame rivalry may be at risk
Purdue coach Barry Odom said the school must make scheduling decisions in the program’s best interest when asked whether he likes playing Notre Dame, adding that the geographical matchup makes fans happy. His remarks suggest the rivalry could be in jeopardy. -
San Sebastián conference weighs film finance, AI and Oscar prospects
At San Sebastián’s 2026 Creative Investors’ Conference, speakers cited a U.S. box-office rebound and social media’s pull with younger audiences; Ampere Analysis put the TV market at 75% of peak levels, amid continued problems in international markets. -
US will reclassify some flight disruptions from Oct. 19, potentially affecting compensation
From Oct. 19, the US Department of Transportation will classify some flight delays and cancellations differently. The change could make compensation harder to obtain; the department expects it to reduce the value of airline-provided amenities and compensation. -
After the Fed's unanimous hike, Warsh's 'dose' phrase fuels talk of more increases
In a unanimous 12-0 September vote, the Fed raised its target rate 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%. Chair Kevin Warsh repeated “removed a dose of accommodation” three times; The Motley Fool sees it as a hint of further hikes if inflation fails to cool fast enough. -
German growth outlook raised to 1.3% for 2026 and 1.1% for 2027
Five German economic institutes raised growth forecasts to 1.3% in 2026, from 0.6%, and 1.1% in 2027, from 0.9%, after stronger-than-expected first-half performance. They said the recovery remains modest, with high energy prices and structural problems weighing on activity. -
Volkswagen's ID. UNYX 09 enters China presales as its second model co-developed with Xpeng
Volkswagen opened presales in China for the ID. UNYX 09, its second electric vehicle developed jointly with Xpeng. The fastback sedan starts at 199,900 yuan ($29,785) and is scheduled to go on sale at the end of October. -
Jake the Golden Retriever fixates on an off-limits tennis ball at work
A video posted by @jakeandthecity shows Jake, a four-year-old Golden Retriever, spotting a tennis ball attached near a bicycle wheel at his owner’s New York workplace. The ball is off-limits, but Jake circles and sniffs the bike, staying focused on the toy. -
Cavaliers react to Taylor Swift naming an upcoming song ‘Cleveland’
Taylor Swift announced four songs for release Friday under the title “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” including one called “Cleveland.” The Cavaliers responded on X with “Keepin’ it 100 in the Land, always” and shared footage of Swift and Travis Kelce at a game last season. -
Lawrence Rothman names Coca-Cola his top long-term dividend pick
Lawrence Rothman, CFA, identifies Coca-Cola as his top long-term dividend-stock pick, citing 64 consecutive years of dividend increases. The company raised its quarterly payout 4% to 53 cents earlier this year; its yield was 2.4% at the Sept. 22 close. -
Motley Fool sees STMicroelectronics as an AI, satellite alternative to SpaceX
Motley Fool says STMicroelectronics may offer a better AI and satellite investment than SpaceX. Management expects its data-center revenue to reach $1 billion in 2026 and more than double in 2027, with SpaceX-related revenue totaling $3 billion over 2026–28. -
Stanley Druckenmiller, Ken Griffin and Cathie Wood share an Eli Lilly holding
Stanley Druckenmiller, Ken Griffin and Cathie Wood all hold Eli Lilly shares, according to their reported portfolios. Druckenmiller opened a position in the second quarter, Griffin increased his stake by more than 200%, and Wood holds shares through two Ark ETFs. -
Study links Alzheimer’s to impaired bone marrow monocyte development
Researchers found impaired monocyte development in mouse models of Alzheimer’s, with a similar pattern in patients. In mice, targeted therapy restoring bone marrow monocyte production improved disease pathology and increased monocyte-derived macrophages’ movement into the brain. -
A fumble return sparked Notre Dame’s 17-0 win over Purdue in 1993
Notre Dame beat Purdue 17-0 in a rain-soaked game in West Lafayette on Sept. 25, 1993, after a scoreless first half. A third-quarter fumble return gave the fourth-ranked Irish the lead; they later added a field goal and a rushing touchdown. -
Cowherd raises 2027 QB draft question after Jayden Daniels injury
Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow on the final play of the first half against Dallas, putting his 2026 season in doubt. Colin Cowherd says Washington may need to consider drafting another quarterback if the Commanders have a top-eight pick in 2027. -
Why a Motley Fool writer favors SK Hynix over Micron and Sandisk
The Motley Fool article’s author says they would buy SK Hynix over Micron and Sandisk, citing its lower valuation: about six times forecast 2027 earnings, versus seven for Micron and nine for Sandisk. All three remain exposed to cyclical memory prices. -
Yamal says Messi and Rodri each have a case in Ballon d’Or race
Lamine Yamal said it was respectable to argue that Lionel Messi or Rodri deserves the Ballon d’Or, adding that every nominee has a case. He cited Messi’s great World Cup as one reason he is in contention, while saying other nominees have different arguments. -
Rio Ngumoha earns Tuchel’s praise before England face Spain
England head coach Thomas Tuchel praised Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha before the Nations League match against Spain, calling him explosive, strong and adventurous in one-on-ones. Now called into England’s senior squad, Ngumoha said he wants to establish himself as a regular. -
Ikt noise-canceling headphones fall to $30 in Walmart's 82% sale
Walmart is selling Ikt Hybrid Noise-Canceling Headphones for $30, down from $170, an 82% discount that saves shoppers $140. They offer up to 100 hours of playback in standard Bluetooth mode, or up to 80 hours with noise cancellation and music playing. -
Trump and Xi approach a high-stakes summit with leverage on both sides
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for a second meeting this year as analysts say the Iran conflict, rising fuel costs and tariff blowback weigh on Trump, while China’s 90% share of global rare-earth refining gives Beijing leverage. -
Paul Butler, former Sinn Féin MLA who confessed to 1974 murder, dies
Former Sinn Féin MLA and ex-IRA prisoner Paul Butler has died. He had confessed to the 1974 murder of reserve RUC constable John Rodgers and was jailed for 15 years; after his release, he entered politics, later serving as Lagan Valley MLA. -
Udi Christians worship at Gandzasar amid Azerbaijan-Armenia heritage dispute
Azerbaijan’s Udi Christians held a service in their native Udi language at Karabakh’s Gandzasar monastery. Azerbaijan identifies the site with Caucasian Albanian Christianity, while Armenia identifies it with Armenian Apostolic tradition.
